Travellers served notice in Marston Green

POPULAR SPOT: Millennium Wood, Marston Green.

TRAVELLERS who have pitched up at a local nature reserve were this afternoon served notice by the authorities.
The caravans arrived at Millennium Wood, Marston Green yesterday evening (Thursday).
Earlier today, Bickenhill and Marston Green Parish Council confirmed that Solihull Council has taken out a court order, requiring the group to leave the site.
If they fail to move off the land, the authorities will take enforcement action.
Solihull Police, who have attended the scene, have requested residents do not approach the travellers.

Update (19.04.15): The parish council has confirmed that the travellers left the land at around 11am today. The area will be assessed for damage and a clean up operation is underway.